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I got my brake parts from Turner Motorsports

The pads they recommend that they all personally use are practically dustless compared to oem, and have the same pedal feel to me. The price is right and they don't kill you with shipping. Good rotor selection at reasonable prices too. In my humble, there is little reason to not replace rotors with oem.
Whatever Turner can't help you with, jump over to check out Bavauto.com. Although their shipping charges can be a disincentive.

There are plenty more good places if those two don't work out for you. Different places are good for different parts.

what source for parts

I find that for quality, good price, parts that fit as
the engineers intended, operate as a BMW should, 2-year/unlimited mile warranty, performance like a new BMW - I shop at a BMW Dealer
for Original parts. Anything else has compromises and just degrades
your machine.

What about oem parts from other than a dealer at

much lower prices? Same quality at what amounts to discount pricing. And who has ever needed or used a 2 year warranty on something like brake pads or rotors in the real world?
And don't forget better than oem parts like a Stewart stainless high capacity water pump with heavy duty higher quality bearing.
And of course no one would ever rave about BMW window regulators.
And add that a metal thermostatic housing would avoid calamitous cracks.
Not to mention a non-cracking expansion tank would be greatly appreciated. And top it off with a non plastic bleeder screw that would not break off after it heat ages.

Just stay far far away from anything remotely connected to Chinese made. I can't wait till Chinese cars hit our market and people fall for the low pricing. That previously cherished new car smell will change to the scent of carcinogenic lead infused rubber parts!

Re: what source for parts

I would love to be able to use my dealer or any local business for that matter. I own a small business and make every effort to buy local. However I will not be a volunteer victim! And my local dealer (stealer?) based on their prices with BMW CCA discount would make you believe they think my name is Ben Dover! For example, the Sway bar link from them is $49.00 with the discount. That is more than other BMW dealers charge for it at list price! For the difference in price I can afford to change some parts twice based on price alone. And as Stinger mentioned, sometimes the warranty just doesn't factor into the equation.M3Woody
1986 911 Carrera
1990 M3
1994 Chevy C2500
2004 325ci

Re: Need source for parts

Anyone ever used AutoHaus AZ? Their prices seem reasonable and I have heard good feedback from other forums in the past. Just curious if their reputation is as I have heard a while back.M3Woody
1986 911 Carrera
1990 M3
1994 Chevy C2500
2004 325ci

Re: Need source for parts

I use RealOEM.com You can't get parts from there but once you enter your make and model, they give you exploded diagrams with the original BMW part numbers.

After you have the part numbers to the original parts you can shop around. I found that bimmerspecialist.com offers genuine BMW parts for the cheapest prices. I also use ECStunning.com. They both offer lower prices and genuine BMW parts. They both also offer after market options

Bavarian Auto

I'll second that recommendation for BavAuto. I've bought a bunch of stuff from them. It's not always BMW OEM, so read carefully. Pricing is actually comparable to either of the two dealers near me, so only in situations such as the original poster's would I recommend them for genuine BMW parts.

They cater to the DIY and mod crowd, so they're a good source for that sort of stuff. Service was great on the phone order I placed, and the online order had zero problems as well.

Get them parts yet?

Update: Parts Received & Installed

Delivery took a bit longer than I had expected but it was also over the July 4th holiday so that may explain it. Moved the 911 off the lift and installed everything on Sunday. Parts were all correct and appeared to be quality items. Very happy with AutohausAZ as a parts source. Excellent value (Value = Quality + Price + Service). While installing the Sway bar link on the passenger side front I noticed the Lower control arm bushings are in need of replacing. I looked at the AutohausAZ website and did a parts inquiry but they only sale the bushing kit (bushing installed in carrier bracket) I will check around for just the bushing as it doesn't seem that difficult to remove and re-install the bushings in the existing carrier bracket with my available equipment.

Thanks to all who responded to my original inquiry for a source for parts! I appreciate all the input!

Brake pad warning light reset

FYI... for those who may not know the procedure! On my wife's 2004 325Ci with 114300 miles.
To reset the brake pad warning light on the dash. Turn the key to the on/run position WITHOUT starting the car for about 45-90 seconds. The light will go out provided you had installed new pad sensors at the appropriate location, Passenger Rear or Driver Front.M3Woody
1986 911 Carrera
1990 M3
1994 Chevy C2500
2004 325ci